A Delta Airlines pilot preparing to land at New York’s LaGuardia Airport receives a warning about a possible “rocket launcher” attack during the approach, according to multiple reports. The alert is triggered after an anonymous tip is phoned in to authorities, prompting an immediate response. CBS News and other outlets describe the warning as startling for the pilot and issued while the aircraft was nearing the airport with more than 100 people on board.
Port Authority police assess the information quickly and determine that the threat is not credible. NDTV reports that investigators reach that conclusion within about a minute. Times of India and aviation outlet Simple Flying similarly characterize the incident as a hoax, noting that the “rocket launcher” report does not hold up after authorities check the claim.
No sources indicate an actual attack occurred. The event highlights how false reports can disrupt flight operations and raise concern during critical phases of landing, though authorities ultimately clear the threat as unfounded.
